Get ready for another great concert at Carnegie Hall.  Sammy Miller and The Congregation will be performing  on Friday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. Sammy Miller and The Congregation are on a mission to put the generosity back into jazz and bring art back to the people. They play joyful jazz—music that feels good. It is a style that entertains, enriches, but most of all, uplifts.   A native of Los Angeles, Grammy-nominated drummer Sammy Miller is known for his relentless focus on making music that feels good as a drummer, singer, and bandleader. Upon completing his Master’s at The Juilliard School, Sammy formed his ensemble, The Congregation. As a band they share the power of community through their music—joyful jazz.  SAMMY MILLER, DRUMSSAM CRITTENDEN, TROMBONE BEN FLOCKS, TENOR SAX ALPHONSO... 03/09/2018

Greenbrier Valley Theatre, the State Professional Theatre of West Virginia, presents the Youth Education Program’s production of  Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR., a musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film.  The play features original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, book by Julian Fellowes; new songs and additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe; co-created by Cameron Mackintosh and adapted by iTheatrics under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald.   This Disney favorite will run March 15 - 24 at 7:00 p.m. A Pay-What-You-Can Preview Performance will be on March 14 at 7:00 p.m. Matinee performance on March 18 at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are $15 for general admission, $13 for seniors and $11 for c... 03/08/2018

 What are you doing Sunday afternoon on March 4th?  Attend Carnegie Hall and spend the afternoon with Barbara Nissman for a special performance of piano music by Rachmaminoff, Liszt, and Chopin.  The performance is on Sunday, March 4, at 3:00 p.m.            “I have trouble articulating the difference between Nissman and other pianists. She seems willing to go over the cliff, hand in hand with the composer.” -classical.net Barbara Nissman connects— not only with the music and its composer, but she connects the composer to the listener, touching souls in the process. She makes music relevant. Hailed as “One of the last pianists in the grand Romantic tradition of Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Rubinstein,” Nissman continues the grand bravura tradition of romantic pianism.   A few things about B... 02/28/2018

If you are ready to hear some Jazz,  tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana will be performing at Carnegie Hall  on Friday, February 16, at 7:30 p.m.  Aldana became the first female instrumentalist and the first South American to win the Thelonious Monk Competition in 2013. She is also a recipient of the Martin E. Segal Award from Jazz at Lincoln Center and a double recipient of the Altazor Award, Chile’s highly prestigious national arts prize.  The Mainstage Lounge host for this performance is Katie Eads of Edward Jones Investments. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the special $7 student rate for this performance. Adult tickets to the performance are $30, and discounts are available for Carnegie Hall members, senior citizens, and military.  To purchase tic... 02/08/2018

This property was on the market last year and went under contract. However, the buyers had financial problems. Seller cancelled listing to do some cabin renovations.   A little piece of heaven on the Greenbrier River.  Get out of the city, relax and enjoy what all the Greenbrier River has to offer.  This 1938 2BR/1BA log cabin and 3.6 acres is on the market for $130,000. The property fronts the Greenbrier river and is just inside the Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca Village gate. However, this property is not part of Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca Village, there are no home owners fee and no restrictions. Property is the first lot when entering the Village gate on the left. Renovations are in process.      $130,000 Single Family Home 2 Bedrooms 1 Full Bathroom Interior: 962 sqft 2 Lots: 3.6 acres Year Built: 1938 MLS ... 02/07/2018

Build your dream home in the luxury gated community at The Retreat at White Rock Mountain in Caldwell, WV, located atop one of the highest peaks of the Allegheny Mountains  This mountain-top community overlooks the Allegheny mountain ranges and the Greenbrier Valley and is just minutes from historic Lewisburg, and the famous Greenbrier Resort.      Building Lot #106, for Sale at The Retreat, is luxury mountain living in a gated community! Excellent 1.289 acre building lot with long range western views.This lot is walking distance to the community clubhouse. Well maintained paved roads, gated security entrance, city water and electric in place. The Retreat at White Rock Mountain, offers Clubhouse w/spa, media rm, infinity pool, grotto w/hot tubs.  Building Lot 106, 1.289 acres - List Pri... 02/04/2018

Nestled on 6 acres of green land, vast space and scenic beauty in Lewisburg is this stunning all-brick, 2-story home. Built to provide the ultimate comfort and convenience, this home is a perfect merge of space, elegance, and retreat. Check out the short video below to see what this property has to offer at the new price of $975,000. 1081 Fairview Road, Lewisburg WV 24901 MLS# 18-129 Read more about this property. Estates like this are rare so grab this opportunity now! Call me, Rebecca Gaujot, at 304-520-2133. As the premier Realtor® in Lewisburg and Greenbrier County, I can help you find the property of your dreams.  Check homes for sale in Lewisburg WV 24901   01/29/2018

 The Blackbird Village is a community located in Lewisburg, WV, off I-64, Exit 169 and walking distance to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and historic downtown Lewisburg. This very intimate neighborhood is Lewisburg's newest townhome community and has 2-level, non-garage and one-car garage patio homes.  Blackbird Village was developed in 2010 by Don Huber/Blackbird Village, LLC.  Phase I and II  townhomes in Blackbird Village are very similar in nature with only two models.  The models consist of three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, with a bedroom and bath on the first level with 1600 sq.ft. of living space.  Second model has two bedrooms and 2.5 baths with 1200 sq.ft. of living space.    Kitchens in both models have granite counter tops and stainless appliances an... 01/28/2018

The popular charity event, the annual Greenbrier Valley Polar Bear Plunge, is set for Saturday, March 1o, and will be held at  the Ronceverte Island Park. The club is celebrating 15 years of plunging in the cold, cold, cold water. For the second year in-a-row, the club’s original meeting site cannot be used due to damage caused by the historic 2016 floods. In the previous 13 events, club members plunged into Anthony Creek located at the Blue Bend Recreation Area in the Monongahela National Forest. This year, club members will be going into the Greenbrier River as they raise funds for the Child and Youth Advocacy Center of Lewisburg. Many thanks to all the plungers, sponsors and volunteers who help to combat child abuse in Greenbrier Countyg.  Also,l to the city’s Maintenance Department,... 01/22/2018

 It was announced this week that special guest Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr., and the Mount Tabor Baptist Mass Choir will also be joining John "Some Kind of Wonderful" Ellison and the Carpenter Ants in concert on Friday, January 26, at 7:30 p.m. on the Carnegie Hall stage. Read more about the concert and John Ellison.  Tickets to this event are $15. For more information, visit  www.carnegiehallwv.org or call (304) 645-7917. Singer/songwriter/guitarist John Ellison - born and raised in the coalfields of West Virginia - wrote the famed “Some Kind of Wonderful” which has been covered by more than 60 artists.      Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. rose to fame as the winner of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” in 2011. The West Virginia native has since sustained an impressive entertainment career while sti... 01/17/2018

Where is the Sweet Grass Village? Sweet Grass is located less than two miles from the historical town of Lewisburg, West Virginia. This community is located off Interstate 64, exit 169. From the exit, go right on Route 219 South and right on 60 West to James River Road entering Sweet Grass Village...... a great place to call home!  Here you will find quality built homes with unique designs and floor plans, plus panoramic views, beautiful sunsets, and sunrises.    Also available at Sweet Grass Village  are beautiful building lots with gently rolling hills and long views of the mountains.  Looking for a home in Sweet Grass Village?  The homeowners association fee is $500 annually. There’s underground utilities, city water and a common area with walking trail, pond, and gazebo. Active List... 01/16/2018

Carnegie Hall and The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame present an evening of music with John "Some Kind of Wonderful" Ellison and The Carpenter Ants.  The performance will be on Friday, January 26, at 7:30 pm.  Singer/songwriter/guitarist John Ellison was born on the banks of the Kanawha River in a driftwood shack built by his father, a coal miner. When the house washed away in a flood, his family moved to McDowell County. At 18, inspired by Chuck Berry and the desire to leave the coalfields, he quit his job at the Carter Hotel in Welch and boarded a bus for Rochester, NY. In 1966, he joined the Soul Brothers Six, signed with Atlantic Records and, on the way to their first recording session, wrote “Some Kind of Wonderful.”    In 1974, Grand Funk Railroad released a version of the song t... 01/11/2018

 Greenbrier Pines Subdivision,  a superb residential community located within the city limits of historical downtown Lewisburg, a 221-year-old town with many 18th and 19th-century buildings, and a population under 5,000.   Below is a review of the real estate market for the Greenbrier Pines neighborhood located in Lewisburg, West Virginia. As of January 2018, there are three homes for sale in Greenbrier Pines. 2000 all brick 2-story, 5-7BR/4BA & 2half baths, 3,875 sq ft - $539,900 1995 2-story brick, 4BR/2.5BA, 3,325 sq ft - $299,000 (Pending) 1994, 2-story Salt Box style, 4BR/3BA, 3,214 sq ft -$314,900 (under contract)    For 2017, three homes sold in Greenbrier Pines.    1996 One level house with 4BR/3BA, 3780 sqft -- $375,000 2003 one story house with 4BR/3BA, 3500 sq ft-- $425,000 2... 01/10/2018

Live in your own slice of paradise! Nestled on 6 acres of green land, vast space and scenic beauty in Lewisburg is this stunning all-brick, 2-story home. Built to provide the ultimate comfort and convenience, this home is a perfect merge of space, elegance, and retreat. It offers 5 large bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms with 5,129 square feet of living space. This home is fairly new, so everything is in excellent condition. It boasts of an architectural roof which has a 50 year warranty, and a Monitronic alarm system which safeguards all entry doors and provides motion sensor.  This luxury home for sale in Lewisburg also delivers a stunning outdoor oasis, perfect for entertainment or private enjoyment. If comfort and elegance are on top of your list, this is the home for you. Enjoy a vibrant ... 01/08/2018

 Home buyers looking for all the Lewisburg homes for sale can check out the below link to access the inventory list. I can show you any of these homes, contact Rebecca Gaujot, Lewisburg Realtor® with Perry Wellington Realty at 304-520-2133Lewisburg Homes for Sale, area code 24901 Below is the market update on residential homes sold in Lewisburg, WV within the zip code of 24901 provided by Realtor® Rebecca Gaujot.  This report provides statistics for the months of November and December 2017. Market Update, November and December 2017 for Lewisburg, WV: November: salesSold 10,  price ranges $100,000 to $330,000 (October had 6 sales)     Average Days on Market - 44 days (October DOM 206)  Average List Price - $229,490 (October was $149,300)Avg Sale Price/Avg List Price - 92% (October was 82... 01/06/2018

It was a sunny, cold day, about 10 degrees, but did not stop the annual Shanghai Parade from being held.    On January 1, the annual Shanghai Parade in historic Lewisburg, WV, the first parade of the season, started at 12 noon.  This parade has been going on since the Civil War and features colorful costumes and creative participants. Usually, there are many participants and animals in the parade with the streets lined with families and friends. But with the cold temperatures, we didn't have as many as last year.  Last year the temperature was in the 40's. This is a 150-year tradition when anyone can enter the parade and dress up in their own wacky costume and walk with many others in this unique, extemporaneous parade.  As always, there is a New Year's baby in the Shanghai Parade. For ... 01/02/2018

 This house offers 3,500 s/f, 5 Bedroom, 4 Baths, on 5.7 Acres Lewisburg home buyers can check out the below link to access the inventory of all the homes for sale in the area code of 24901. At this time there are 17 homes under contract or pending. Prices range from $40,000 to $1,250,000.   I can show you any of these homes,contact Rebecca Gaujot, Lewisburg Realtor®with Perry Wellington Realty at 304-520-2133 Click Here to Access the Entire Inventory of Lewisburg Homes for Sale, area code 24901  12/05/2017

Greenbrier Valley Theatre, the State Professional Theatre of West Virginia, presents the enchanting musical Babes in Toyland. This Christmas celebration runs Date:  December 1 & 2, 7-9 and 14-16 Time:  7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. and a Pay-What-You-Can Preview performance on November 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 for general admission, $27 for seniors and $20 for children/students. For tickets or more information, call GVT’s Box Office at 304-645-3838 or visit www.gvtheatre.org. Celebrate the season with GVT’s production of Babes in Toyland. This Christmas classic, adapted by Cathey Sawyer and Kermit Medsker, and starring a mix of professional, student and local actors is sure to keep you merry with such songs as “Go to Sleep, Slumber Deep” and “March of To... 11/29/2017

The Greenbrier Valley Chorale will usher in the holiday season with a performance of choral works guaranteed to kindle your holiday spirits. The chorale’s annual Christmas concert, a tradition in the Greenbrier Valley for more than 25 years, will take place on Sunday, December 10, at 3 p.m. at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, WV.This year’s concert is entitled The Brightest and Best Music of Christmas. It will feature new twists on some familiar favorites as well as less familiar works such as Brightest and Best, the lively early American hymn from which the concert takes its name. Several selections will feature solo and small group performances by chorale members. The singers will be accompanied by guest instrumentalists on selected pieces.The Greenbrier Valley Chorale is directed by Barba... 11/27/2017

 This stunning 2013 all-brick 2-story custom-built home with unfinished walk-out basement has a very versatile open floor plan, offering 5BR/3.5 BA (main suites on 1st/2nd levels), 5129 sq.ft of living space, many upgrades on 6 acres. List Price: $995,000   Here's the October market update on residential homes sold in Lewisburg, WV, provided by Realtor® Rebecca Gaujot.   October Market Update:Total sales - 6,  price ranges $20,000 to $320,000 (Sept. had 9 sales)     Average Days on Market - 206 days (September DOM 102)  Average List Price - $149,300 (September was $293,023)Avg Sale Price/Avg List Price - 82% (September was 94%)Highest priced home sold in October $320,000; (September $605,000)New Listings - 15 with 5 pending. (Sept. had 11 new listings/1 pending) Looking at the above inf... 11/26/2017